These Twitter accounts are killing it in Trump's America

Just because President Donald Trump has overused Twitter since he got elected doesn’t mean he has a monopoly on the platform.

Politicians, writers, comedians, journalists, celebrities, and everyday users are taking the power of tweeting into their own hands and crushing it with biting commentary, witty takes, spot-on takedowns, smart analysis, and often a perfect response to yet another tweet or bombshell announcement from the president.

Online dictionaries

Who would've guessed that 2017 would be the year of the online dictionary? Dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster continue to keep a close watch on current events, while often trolling the president in the subtlest of ways and picking up on online trends.

Laugh the pain away

Twitter humor can be tough to nail, but accounts from seasoned comedians like Chelsea Handler and Aparna Nancherla, who was recently on Master of None's second season, to witty writers like Sarah Cooper (her website tagline is "Funny because it's true") to budding comedians like Jaboukie Young-White bring down ridiculous political power players like it's no big deal—making it a bit easier to process all the drama thrown at us constantly during this administration.

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Online rabble-rousers

These accounts can be humorous, but usually are critical of the new regime's policies. Actress Sophia Bush has become a vocal part of the resistance, especially on her Twitter and Instagram accounts. Others, like actor Jeffrey Wright, call out politicians and support the resistance.

Write away the pain

Many authors and TV writers are putting down some pointed thoughts on the Trump administration. It helps that they know their way around a sentence. The House of Cards Netflix series creator, Beau Willimon, isn't afraid to go deep into politics and The Wire HBO series creator David Simon is highly critical of Trump and his administration. Fantasy novelist Victoria Aveyard brings some levity to life in Trump's America.

When history looks back on the disaster that was Trump, those who succumbed to sycophancy & corruption will be seen as stains on the country

So next time Trump goes on another unbearable tweetstorm about fake news, #MAGA, travel bans, and other nonsense, turn to these accounts and breathe a little easier — or at least until the next White House mess.

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